Be a Bell Ringer!

Ever wanted to a be a Salvation Army Bell Ringer, but can't stand the cold - well the Red Kettles have gone virtual and now you can help fill the Red Kettle right at home, on your computer with your friends and family.

Check it out HERE!

Perfect Time to Lend a Hand!

It's November, which means it's the start of the Holiday Season (and hunting).  One ting about this time of year is it serves as a great reminder to us that there are others out there who are not as "well off" as we are.  This provides us with countless opportunities to serve others in many capacities.

If you are looking for opportunities to serve, but aren't quite sure where to start check out these two links:

Volunteer Match

Volunteers of America
Not only do both of the links off great listings of local organizations needing your help, but they make the process quick, easy, and painless.

I have used Volunteer Match several times and highly recommend it.

No more excuses, check it out, find something you can (and would) do and...well, you know the rest.

Food Drive Totals...

First off, thanks to all who donated and supported me through the second annual food drive.

Big thanks to Mom for the kick-butt sign again this year!

Food Totals: 65lbs!

Money Total: $95.00!

We didn't cure hunger, but we made a dent!

Thanks again!

Chris

Food Drive: Update, LAST DAY!

Today is the last day of the food drive and as of today 65 pounds of food have been donated.

Last night someone dropped off a box with 30-plus pounds of food in it!

So a bit "thank you!" to them!

Today is also the last day to donate financially as well, so if you'd like to help that way, please do, just click on the link at the right!

Thanks!

Chris

Back on itunes!

Hehe!

That's right!

I have figured out all my technical issues and will now be updating my itunes on a regular basis (as the podcasts are posted).  Over the next week or so, I will be uploading all the current podcasts to itunes, then new ones as they are recorded.

Here's the itunes link!

Pass it on!

Kiva update!

Another $2.10 of my microfinance loan has been paid back for a grand total of $6.30!

Evidently, business is doing well for the gentleman that I loaned to.

If you would like to follow the Just One lending team or more information as to what Kiva is, click HERE!

Even I can follow Jesus...

Okay, I've been jonesin' since I've started my second week of a sermon fast...but this popped into my head the other day.

I hear a lot of sermons talking to people about even THEY can follow and be saved by Jesus.  Yes THEY the ugly, stinking, wretched sinner they are...

Hmmm...yep, we will accept even them!

I think that message is a bit screwy...

For one, at least for me, it makes it sound as if we are better than them...which of course, we are not.  But it also, points out there flaws and completely ignore ours...as if when you follow Jesus, you no longer sin or are selfish and yes, become "better."

For me, I guess I would tell people that even someone like ME can follow Jesus...and if I'm allowed to, they sure as heck can too - just as they are, no change required!

I'll even let you go ahead of me!

God accepts me flaws and all - and I have some deep flaws!

I think that's what Paul was trying to get at when he called himself the greatest of sinners - he really wasn't claiming that title, but he was pointing out that God used even him to great things.

Paul was saying, "Even I can be used by Jesus. And if I can be used for great things, just imagine what you could do!"

A much more positive message, in my humble point of view.